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NIH Faces Scrutiny for Funding New Dog Tests Despite Pledge to Reduce Animal Research

Earlier this year, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced an initiative to reduce animal testing and invest in β€œhuman-based technologies” such as organ-on-a-chip systems, AI tools, and clinical data modeling. The move was celebrated as a major step toward more humane, human-relevant science.

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River’s Rescue: From Stranded Stray to Forever Home

What began as a routine water safety trip on the Cuyahoga River quickly turned into a story of courage, compassion, and second chances.

On Wednesday morning, city staff and water crews set out for an educational trip. But the lesson that day wasn’t just about safetyβ€”it was about humanity. Crew member Bill Bratton spotted something unusual in the water: a small dog wedged against a steel piling, soaked, shivering, and struggling to survive.

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75 Animals Rescued from Ashtabula Hoarding Case

The Ashtabula County Animal Protective League (ACAPL) is facing one of its most heartbreaking and overwhelming rescues to date. Earlier this month, a tip about inhumane conditions led to the removal of 72 cats and three dogs from two homes deemed β€œbiohazards” by authorities.

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Human Bones and Hundreds of Animals Found in Stark County Home

The community of Canton, Ohio, is reeling after investigators uncovered a disturbing scene inside a home on Wertz Avenue. Following a tip from an animal rescue group, authorities executed a search warrant and discovered over 250 living rats, 100 deceased rats, dogs, turtles, and birdsβ€”all living among piles of filth, feces, and urine. Even more shocking, a box containing human bones was found inside.

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Mexico City Leading the Change in Animal Laws

Last month, Mexico City revised their civil code to elevate animal’s legal status from property to sentient beings. This seemingly small change has massive implications for our furry friends. Under the new law, every person has the obligation to respect the lives of animals and ensure their care. This means that they are no longer considered β€œthings,” but living, breathing beings with both basic needs and loving care. 

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NIH to Phase Out Funding for Dog and Cat Testing

In a groundbreaking shift, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced plans to phase out extramural grant funding for experiments involving dogs and cats. This decision comes after years of advocacy from animal welfare groups, including the White Coat Waste Project, and marks a major step toward more humane science.

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OAA Book of the Month: A Dog Named 647 by Nancy Kay

Some books break your heart. Others ignite it. Dr. Nancy Kay’s middle-grade novel A Dog Named 647 manages to do both. Inspired by the hidden world of puppy mills, this story follows twelve-year-old Mia, who discovers an emaciated retriever identified only as 647. What begins as one girl’s encounter with a neglected dog quickly unfolds into a journey of courage, friendship, and activism.

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The PUPP Act: Keeping Families and Pets Together

Hundreds of thousands of Americans experience homelessness every year. For many, their greatest source of comfort and unconditional love is their pet. Sadly, too many unhoused individuals face a heartbreaking choice: seek shelter and give up their beloved companionβ€”or remain on the streets together.

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β€” Nelson Mandela

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